Description
As Senior Financial Analyst, the Director of Accounting/Manager of Financial Systems and Budgets in the full budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis cycle for a portfolio of Long-Term Care and retirement properties. This role will be hands on The ideal candidate will have a process improvement oriented mindset – being able to assist in improving reporting and develop and monitor key performance indicators. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Planning and Analysis Responsible for producing monthly financial statements, managerial reports and analyses (variance against budget, various reconciliations and third-party reports) Development of benchmarks, dashboards, strategic planning models, and other analytical tools to facilitate forecasting and analyzing actual results against projections Analyzes and monitors current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenues and expenses; highlights trends and analyzes causes of unexpected variance Participate and leads certain processes to develop the annual operating budgets for multiple entities Obtains a thorough understanding of budgeting, tracking and reporting tools currently in use and identify improved tools where possible Looks for ways to continually improve systems and processes in the area of financial management Provides support to the operations department with ad-hoc requests and data gathering Obtains a thorough understanding of budgeting, tracking and reporting tools currently in use and identify improved tools where possible Accounting & Finance Team support Assists with month end close Prepares and recommends journal entries for areas of responsibility Reviews balance sheet with reconciliation of accounts for accuracy Prepares year-end audit schedules and answer questions from external auditors Provides backup duties for other Finance Team personnel Prepares and submits periodic government reports on a timely basis SKILLS THE CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR 3 years of working experience in a Financial Analyst or related role with hands on experience with financial reporting, accounting and business analysis Experience in the Long-Term Care of Retirement industry required. Excellent communication skills – being able to present to C-Suite and Senior Management. Analytical skills are key for success in this role – being able to review and interpret financial statements.
